Experience

Sabre Yachts

• United States
• Shipbuilding
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager - Marketing, Advertising, and Creative

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Marketing Department lead for Sabre Yachts and sister-brand, Back Cove Yachts, reporting directly to the CEO. Responsible for all branding, content, and messaging across both organizations, including the strategy, planning, production, execution, and analysis of the following efforts for Maine’s largest production yacht manufacturer: - Website, advertising (brand and hiring in print, digital, tv, email, social media), organic social media, event marketing (international boat shows and owner rendezvous’), graphic design, photography and videography - Work in collaboration with sales, engineering, design, customer service, production, and HR to ensure marketing efforts are supporting each department - Develop and manage relationships with creative vendors, media partners, and event partners - Work closely with national & international dealerships to support their marketing efforts Show less



Back Cove Yachts

• United States
• Shipbuilding
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager - Marketing, Advertising, and Creative

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Topsail Sports & Entertainment

• United States
• Spectator Sports

• Managing Director, Strategy & Creative

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2022

  Founding member of the boutique marketing agency Topsail Sports & Entertainment Serve as main point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication around all projects Create & deliver marketing & sales presentations, combining client objectives, research & data, and industry trends Management of client projects, delegating responsibilities to maintain efficient & effective workflow and execution Closed over $1MM in business for clients including: Kevin Garnett & Triumph Esports – developed partnerships with Samsung (Mobile, TV, and Home Electronics divisions), Tracfone & Simple Mobile, RESPAWN, HyperX, and Champion Maine Life Media – developed partnerships with Stonewall Kitchen, University of Southern Maine, University of Maine at Farmington, and Harvard Pilgrim Portland Rising – brand development & design for the launch of Maine’s first professional women’s sports team USL to Portland – marketing advisor in the efforts to bring a professional soccer team to Portland Show less



Shamrock Sports & Entertainment

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

  Led client services, sales, creative, and business development, reported directly to CEO & PresidentServe as the main point of contact for Shamrock clients, conduct weekly update calls & other communicationsDevelop and maintain relationships with decision-makers across a variety of industriesCreate and deliver presentations including marketing materials for clients and proposals for potential sponsorsMaintain knowledge of industry trends and developments

• • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  - lead team of account managers - Develop and maintain relationships at major corporations- Meet & exceed sales goals for Shamrock clients- Understand the goals and objectives of existing sponsors in order to develop ways to maximize partnership asset value- Work closely with both the CEO & President on special projects- Develop presentations for potential sponsors, recaps for existing sponsors, as well as new business opportunities- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and developments Show less

• • Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

  - Account Manager for Invictus Games, Indiana Pacers, Tough Mudder, Circuit of the America's, Brookfield Zoo, PBA, SmartKage, Goulian Aerosports/Red Bull Air Race, and New Business.- Reach out to property aligned brands and introduce Shamrock SE's properties, value propositions, and points of differentiation.- Generate lasting relationships with decision makers at brands and their agencies.- Contact potential partners- Generate qualified prospect conference calls and meetings.- Assist with oversight of properties including asset tracking, packaging, & evaluation- Maintain point of contact with property, compile weekly updates, provide insight into important upcoming dates & events.- Serve as property expert for other sales staff and ensure goals and expectations are being exceeded across all Shamrock SE functions.- Research business journals and publications to gain extensive and detailed understanding of the industry and how they do business and approach sports and entertainment sponsorships/partnerships.- Assist in creative proposals to potential partners. Show less

• • Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  - Account Management for clients including the PBA, World Series of Poker, the Indiana Pacers, Red Bull Air Race, TD Bank Beach to Beacon, and the Portland Pirates- Researching and identifying potential sponsorship partners for clients- Initial contact with potential sponsors, letting them know the opportunities with our various clients- Creating presentations for potential sponsors- Brainstorming sponsorship packages in line with a sponsors budget- Writing newsletters for clients and their employees- Vetting various advertising options for the Portland Pirates, such as traditional media, direct mail, and social media Show less



Rob Nelson & Associates (Armory Bay, LLC)

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Political Fundraising Strategist

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2014



Ron Meyer for Congress

• Herndon, Virginia

• Deputy Campaign Manager

  • Jun 2013 - Nov 2013



New Balance Cardiff

• Cardiff by the Sea, CA

• Fit Specialist

  • Nov 2012 - Jun 2013



United Way of Southern Maine

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Major Gifts Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012



Camp Owatonna

• Harrison, Maine

• Camp Counselor/Wilderness Trip Leader

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2011



TD

• Canada
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011



Maine Celtics

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications/Sales Intern

  • Dec 2010 - Jan 2011